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2024 Lenten Mass

On March 21, 2024 the York Catholic District School Board celebrated the third annual board-wide Lenten Mass of Renewal and Reconciliation. Livestreamed to the board’s 50,000 students, the Mass featured the talented students of St Edward Catholic Elementary School and St Brother Andre Catholic High School, in Markham, who performed the music and helped with the readings.

The celebrant was Bishop ... Continue reading "2024 Lenten Mass"

Ash Wednesday Observance and Service – February 14th @ 1:15 pm

This year the Season of Lent begins on February 14th (Ash Wednesday).  It is the time of year when our Catholic Church observes our forty-day journey toward Easter.  

During Lent, we recall the time that Jesus spent fasting and praying in the desert and we remember the ultimate sacrifice that he made by dying on the cross. We reflect on our lives and ... Continue reading "Ash Wednesday Observance and Service – February 14th @ 1:15 pm"

Public Information Session – St. Cecilia

Good afternoon.

As communicated to St. Cecilia families on June 28, 2023, the Board of Trustees has directed staff to review the secondary school feeder alignment for the St. Cecilia CES community.

The secondary boundary review process is underway. The Local Boundary Review Committee (consisting of the school principals, school superintendents, the local Trustee, Planning Services staff and Student ... Continue reading "Public Information Session – St. Cecilia"

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Welcome John De Faveri – Interim Director of Education

“Never miss an opportunity to do good.”

– St. Francis de Sales

February 12, 2024

Dear York Catholic District School Board Community,

I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself and express how delighted I am to return to the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) as Interim Director of Education.

My career started ... Continue reading "Welcome John De Faveri – Interim Director of Education"

YCDSB Director of Education Domenic Scuglia Announces Retirement After Outstanding Teaching Career

York Catholic District School Board Director of Education Domenic Scuglia will retire after a 41-year career promoting equity, excellence and faith in two Canadian provinces.

“The Board of Trustees is grateful for Domenic Scuglia’s many contributions to the YCDSB, in particular for creating stability in our school board during the difficult days near the end of the pandemic,” said Chair of ... Continue reading "YCDSB Director of Education Domenic Scuglia Announces Retirement After Outstanding Teaching Career"

Winter Walk at SCA!

Winter Walk Day (WWD) is an annual celebration of winter walking on the first Wednesday of February. 

This year, Winter Walk Day is on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, and the start of Winter Walk Month. Schools can celebrate winter walking and remind students and families that active travel doesn’t need to stop when the weather gets colder.

SCA will be participating ... Continue reading "Winter Walk at SCA!"

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